The Panache Cruises Blog

Solo travellers have, for so long, seemed to come as an afterthought to a lot of luxury cruise lines. If you can fit two guests in a room rather than one, you’re essentially doubling your profits, which is why solo travellers often get lumped with additional supplements, interior rooms, and cramped single beds. 

If you’re familiar with the booking patterns of traditional holidays, then the rhythms and flows of cruise booking might not seem too alien.

I have just recently returned from Crete, where I stayed nearby the beautiful cruise port of Heraklion.

We are delighted to introduce our newest Panache Ambassadors, cruise experts Tony and Barbara Hallwood—here, they tell us a bit more about their experiences in the industry. 

Because it’s not all champagne and sunsets… well, not just that.

Europe is one of those places that reveals different charms in different seasons, but nothing compares to Christmastime.

With ever-mounting pressures in our day-to-day lives, it’s hardly surprising that wellness tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the travel industry.

We boarded the elegant Wind Star in Piraeus, Athens and my incredible journey began...

I was absolutely blown away by the quality of service onboard, quality of the ship and quality of food. I can completely agree with Riverside’s claims that they are offer the very highest level luxury on the river. 

Having heard so many amazing reviews and feedback on the new Explora Journeys cruise brand I was so very excited to finally sail with them on Explora II from Rome to Barcelona in July 2025 for a 7 night luxury voyage.